Blog - Veronika Sophia Robinson

The Blessings of Mercury Retrograde September 17th to October 9th

There was a time in my life I’d go into hiding when Mercury retrograde came to town. That was before I understood his vital message: chill out! Ah yes, that trickster of a planet seemed to trigger all sorts of annoying things: computer…

Uncategorized, Writing

Living With Purpose

Hello to you on this beautiful Autumnal evening. I trust your day has been loving, gentle and beautiful. Do you go through life wondering what this human existence is all about? Do you feel out of place in this world? Sometimes…

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The Invisible Field inside the Empty Nest

In a year from now, my baby girl will leave the nest. What a joy, honour and privilege it has to been to raise our two beautiful daughters. Not that every day has been easy, of course. But here, as I watch the next year unfold before me with…

Romance, Uncategorized, Writing

What I learnt from reading and writing romance novels

A few years ago I had a strong desire to leave the life I’d known as a magazine editor and become a romance novelist. It made sense. I have a deeply felt need to bring more love to the world, and I love writing. Why not combine the two? I…

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The Gathering In

I had that pathetic look on my face this morning. That same one I get each year about this time when I look up at my husband, and say: “I’m not going to be able to cope. I won’t get through another Winter!” And bless him, he does…

Romance, Writing

Straddling two worlds: fiction and non-fiction

I never imagined (ha!) that I could be a fiction writer. With a background in journalism, and a dozen or so (I keep losing count) non-fiction books under my publishing belt, I was clear that, as a writer, my work was always going to stay that…

Funeral celebrant and funeral director; do you know the difference?

Independent Celebrant Retreats

Memories of my Magnificent Mum

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